Sprowston and Norwich runs again !

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Too much of a good thing is nearly enough.
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Since George moved across the country from Norwich to Bristol the Sprowston and Norwich has seen very little regular use.
Last Sunday George poped back to visit his parents, so a running day was quickly organised.
The sun stayed away all day, but it was bright and warm so a very plasant day was enjoyed.
Cambrai was waiting in the station for things to start
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Whikst Dragon was on the shed, raising steam.
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Dragon was soon out though, and ran very well all day
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Whitlingham Lakes was the other steamer in use
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A selection of Mamod and Willesco engines were also in steam at once,
requiring quite a team of engineers to fuss over them
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This Mamod was gently chuffing away to itself away from the rest of them
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The vegetation has run riot without regular services, so a team was valiantly cutting it back
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They did a good job, although larger engines like the Dash9s could only just squeeze through
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A pair of ExEmily coaches, now operated by the Pakefield Joint Railway, came as guest passenger stock along with Diesel 129 which usually hauls them
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Number 129 was relieved later in the day and given a rare outing on a freight
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This gave a chance for the little shunter to have a go
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A scratchbuilt French style Electric came from Fundenhall.
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The home fleet supplied a Mallet, which had quite a varied day
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All in all a very enjoyable day, and as usual George's Mum did us all proud with constant supplies of tea, buns , hot dogs and pizza.

Syd
 
Its not really active now, but the infrastructure will continue to be cared for as it is looked after by George's Dad Graham.

Here is a great pic of the participents, apart from Daniel who elected to remain anonymous to be the photographer.
Left to Right is Dan, George ( behind) Robert and myself with James and Graham yarning in the background.
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We were waiting for the next tea trolley to appear.

Syd
 
Lovely looking line and photo's :)
 
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